By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has sharply criticised Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar for describing Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a “British agent,” calling the remark an alarming display of historical ignorance. NSUI National Spokesperson Viraj Yadav said such a statement from a minister responsible for shaping higher education in the state was “deeply unfortunate and entirely unbecoming of his office.”
Yadav emphasised that Raja Ram Mohan Roy is celebrated as the Father of the Indian Renaissance for his pioneering efforts in abolishing Sati, advancing women’s rights, and introducing modern education reforms that laid the foundation for a progressive India. “To question his patriotism reflects a shocking lack of understanding of India’s reformist history,” he said.
Expressing concern over what he described as ideologically motivated attempts by BJP and RSS leaders to distort historical facts, Yadav warned that students and young citizens would strongly resist such efforts. He urged the minister to study the contributions of towering national figures before making “reckless and irresponsible” statements in public.
NSUI reaffirmed its commitment to defending the legacy of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and vowed to hold those in power accountable for statements that undermine India’s reformist heritage for political gain.
